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A26 SKW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SKW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 31,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,468 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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A26 SKW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 SKW registered?

A26 SKW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is A26 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SKW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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